Social Worker
Social Worker – CDNT
Medforce are proud to bring to marker this Social Worker role in a thriving CDNT based in South Louth and Bettystown, the aim will be to provide professional social work services to children with disabilities (age range 0-18) and their families, as part of the CDNT, ensuring family-centred assessment, planning, intervention and advocacy so as to promote child wellbeing, inclusion, and improved quality of life.
Responsibilities of Social Worker – CDNT
- Conduct psychosocial assessments of children with disabilities and their family contexts.
- Develop, implement, monitor and review individualized social work support plans / care plans in conjunction with the child, family, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide direct social work interventions: supporting families, counselling, crisis intervention, safeguarding.
- Liaise with other services (health, education, community, voluntary, etc.) to ensure access to resources and supports.
- Support families through transitions (e.g. pre-school to school, school to adult services).
- Advocate for children’s rights and entitlements: ensuring access to services, supports, educational resources, therapies, etc.
- Ensure protection concerns are identified and appropriately managed (in line with relevant child protection legislation in Ireland).
- Work closely with other CDNT professionals: speech & language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, etc.
- Participate in team meetings, case reviews, joint planning.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, reports, including assessments, plans, reviews.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (e.g. GDPR, CORU registration standards), HSE policies, child protection policies.
- Participate in supervision, reflective practice, continuing professional education.
- Contribute to CDNT service development, evaluation, improvement initiatives.
- Support parents / caregivers with advice, resources, training if needed.
- Engage with schools, community agencies to promote inclusive practices.
Requirements of Social Worker
- Recognized Social Work qualification.
- Registration with CORU as a Social Worker.
- Experience (post-qualification) working with children and families; experience in disability services is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Full driving licence and access to vehicle (for home visits etc.).
To apply please click below or message jreid@medforce.ie
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